DiscoverEnglish Learning for Curious Minds#501 | George Best: The Wild Life of Football's Lost Star
#501 | George Best: The Wild Life of Football's Lost Star

#501 | George Best: The Wild Life of Football's Lost Star

Update: 2024-08-2910
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George Best is seen as one of the most naturally talented footballers ever, but off the pitch, he battled demons.

 

From his glittering career at Manchester United to his struggles with alcoholism, in this episode, we'll learn about the wild life of one of football's greats.

 



  • Life and career of George Best

  • Comparison with modern footballers

  • George Best's early career

  • His rise to fame in the 1960s

  • Best's off-pitch controversies and lifestyle

  • Struggles with alcoholism

  • Decline in football career and final years

  • Financial issues and generosity

  • Legacy and what went wrong

  • Final reflections on his life





Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/george-best

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#501 | George Best: The Wild Life of Football's Lost Star

#501 | George Best: The Wild Life of Football's Lost Star

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